The Raiders fall to the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 on “Monday Night Football.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) runs with the ball during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder, center, runs with the ball during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is driven back for a tackle by Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is taken down after a rushed pass by Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) flips over Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) after he takes out his feet during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) team up to sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) and Raiders defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) celebrate a stop during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs, left, and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao, right, flip Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) dives after Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) dives after Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up for a field goal during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) runs with the ball during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) catches a pass during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) looks to throw the ball during the first half of the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders players run out of the entrance tunnel before the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders players run out of the entrance tunnel before the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Daniel Jacobi II/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) on the sideline before the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders owner Mark Davis leaves the field before the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders owner Mark Davis, right, greets an attendee before the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders owner Mark Davis, right, greets an attendee before the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
“Vegas” Ralph Sotelo holds up a sign during the first half of an NFL game between the Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
“Vegas” Ralph Sotelo holds up a sign during the first half of an NFL game between the Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) and defensive end Zach Harrison (96) tackle Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) for a safety during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street (93) and defensive end Zach Harrison (96) tackle Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) for a safety during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) celebrates recording a safety against the Raiders during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates a sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18), not pictured, during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders pass rush specialist DeAndre Carter congratulates Raiders defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) on his. sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18), not pictured, during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden, right, watches the team play against the Atlanta Falcons from the sideline during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce reacts to a play during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) calls for a hike of the football from guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs after the catch with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (0) in coverage during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) celebrates his sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) with defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) smiles on the sideline after a sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18), not pictured, during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) on the sideline during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden on the sideline during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders assistant head coach Marvin Lewis reacts after the Atlanta Falcons score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) is gang tackled by the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders assistant head coach Marvin Lewis reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) heads to the locker room after being injured on the field during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) rushes towards defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) and Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce reacts to a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce reacts to a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) pursues Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) brings down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) throws the football on the sideline during the first half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner (89) leaps over Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the first half of an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) battles for yards on a run as Atlanta Falcons linebacker DeAngelo Malone (51) moves in to stop during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) blocks a punt attempt by Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) blocks a punt attempt by Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) scoops up a blocked punt and nearly gets the first down on a run against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce grabs his nose beside defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson (44) against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) grabs apart of the jersey of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) on a tackle attempt with safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to grab a high snap against the Raiders during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) gets off a pass while being hit by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) skirts the sidelines on a long run pushed out by Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) gets off a pass as Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) leaps towards him for a roughing the passer call late during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) gets off a pass as Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) crashes down on him for a roughing the passer call late during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) appeals to referees that Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) deserves a roughing the passer call late during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
The Raiders sideline is visibly upset by a roughing the passer call against Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) late during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) is stripped of a pass reception by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) dives into the end zone for a score before Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
*Raiders wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (80)is in great position to grab a Hail Mary pass against the Atlanta Falcons late during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) walks off the field dejected after a loss to the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images